Human Anatomy Quiz

A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts, parallel to the front of the body.

The branch of medical science studying the structures of the human body.

A horizontal plane dividing the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

The study of large body structures visible without a microscope.

A vertical plane that divides the body into left and right parts.

Studying all structures in a specific body region.

The study of structures of a specific body system.

Above or higher in position; towards the head.

Below or lower in position; towards the feet.

Study of cells and tissues under a microscope.

Study of structural changes throughout a lifetime.

Front of the body.

Same side of the body

Lowering a body part.

Posterior movement of a body part, like the chin or lips.

Anterior movement of a body part, like the chin or lips.

Away from the surface, towards the inside of the body

Nearer to the origin or attachment of a limb.

Farther from the origin or attachment of a limb.

The most complex level of structure in the human body

Study of internal structures based on external features.

Opposite side of the body

Back of the body.

Applying anatomical knowledge to medical diagnosis and treatment.

Nearer to the surface of the body

Nearer to the median plane of the body.

Farther from the median plane of the body.

Anterior/posterior movement of the shoulder.

Decreasing the angle between bones or body parts

Raising a body part.

Increasing the angle between bones or body parts

Movement of a limb towards the midline of the body

Movement of the thumb back to its normal anatomical position from a position of opposition.

Turning the sole of the foot inward.

Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

Turning the sole of the foot outwards.

Combination of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction

Movement of the thumb across the palm to touch the fingertips.

Movement around an axis

Lateral

Forearm rotation that turns palm backwards

Forearm rotation that turns palm forwards

Touching thumb to other fingers

Flexion at the ankle joint (lifting toes)

Turning foot or toes toward the plantar surface (sole)

Position closer to the body cavity

Lying face upward

Lying face downward

A clinical technique for examining living anatomy by touch.

Studies internal structures as seen in X-ray images or scans.

Studies how disease changes the structure of the body.

Head, neck, and trunk (thorax, abdomen, back, pelvis/perineum).

Paired upper and lower limbs.

Standard body position for description; standing, eyes forward, arms at sides, palms forward, feet together.

Divides the body into right and left halves.

Atoms combine to form molecules that create organelles and subsequently, cells.

Cells are the basic functional units of life. Tissues are formed from cells working together.

Groups of similar cells working together.

Various tissues coordinate to form organs.

Groups of organs working towards a common goal.

All organ systems function together to make up the living human being.

Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior sections

Position further from the body cavity

Horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior sections.